The boss retains enormous influence by reason of his position.

老板因为职位的关系保持着巨大的影响力。

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Mr Berlusconi and his children own the three main commercial channels and he exerts strong influence over two of the three owned by the state.

贝卢斯科尼及其子女拥有三个主要的商业电视频道，他还能对三个国有电视频道中的两个施加重大影响。

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NATO commanders plan to reduce his influence as the chairman of the provincial council by making the local government more effective.

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Mr Dumas' trial heard that the mistress, Christine Deviers-Joncour, showered him with luxury gifts, paid for by Elf to win his influence.

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When he ceded control of the group, Francis hoped that he could still lead the men by example, but his influence quickly waned.

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